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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14
BENNIGNToN RATTLE MONUMENT.
Decision Arrived at by the Commissioners
No Extra Expenditures Favored.


The commissioners appointed by law to
determine what lands were necessary to Sc
cure to the site of the Bennington monu-
ment "freedom from Objectionable sur
roundings" which met at bennington
Thursday adjourned Friday. 1t is un-
derstood that the Monument association,
with Mr.. Rim, the architect, presented
their views and wishes, which were main
ly approved by the commission. But the
commission decided that they would make
no recommendation to the Supreme CouI t
that would involve the State in any eX-
penditure above the sum appropriated by
the last Legislature, and this will only
secure about one-half the land wanted and
needed by the association. 1t is the opin
ion of those Interested that the general
government should now come to the as
slstance of the association and secure the
remainder of the land. The Supreme
Court will probably continue the commits
sion so that the required lands may be
condemned when there are funds to pay
for them.
The BdlnCr says that the tract of LAND
which 1t is desirable to secure begins al
the southeast corner of the State Arms
property, and running westerly on the
highway to the west line of Mrs. Edmund
Robinson's home lot, thence northerly OF
that line to the railroad, thence southerly
and easterly on the railroad to a line
which Mr.. II. :. Browns north line pro
| lOnged would make and thence on sale
line to Main street the whole tract EN-
braciDg some 20 or % acres. The monu
ment association appointed a committed
to present the associations case to the
commission and authorized the employ
ment of legal counsel, this committee con
sistng of Hons. H. e. Root, A. b. Nalen
tine and John V. Hall.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

1t is announced that some of the resi-
dents of the new town of Proctor who live
in that portion which was part of Pitts
ford, have just ascertained that they will
have to help pay that part of Rutland's
town debt which will be apportioned to
the new town of Proctor. The town debt
of Rutland Is to be apportioned according
to the grand list of that part of Proctor
formed out Of the town of Rutland and
the rest of the town of Rutland. and when
apportioned must be paid by Proctor, in
Guiding that part of Proctor which be
longed to Pittsford. The former Pitts
ford citizens object to helping pay Rut-
land S debt and lawyers say that tax
for it could not be enforced on the part of
Proctor that was once Pittsford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

At the annual meeting in Brattleboro
the Vermont Live Stock Stock company
reelected Leroy f. Adams manager, and
made John ID. Stevens superintendent,
with Arthur b. Clapp n director in place
Of A. ID. Davenport. The company's
ranch covers about 40 square miles along
the Little Missouri, - miles north of the
Black Hills. They started about two ana
one-half years ago, and are now caring
for about 10000 head of cattle and l75
horses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14
The Land Falls short.

p W. Clement of Rutland has sued the
national bank of Rutland in the United
States Circuit Court for $4,000 for an
alleged breach of covenant in the deed of
the old bank building now owned by the
HCrdld dud GlObC association. The
plaintiff claims that the land falls short
about two inches on Merchants row from
what was conveyed in the deed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

Under the laws of Kansas no place eX-
cept drug stores can sell liquor, The
AVERAGE drug store contains S25 worth of
drugs and patent medicines, and should
u person bring in a prescription to be filled
the hair of the proprietor would stand on
end in astonishment.-Detr Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

The Canadian Pacific ktuwty's Celehritsi
Exhibition car viii hc at the BurInItun
hallway - ton, Wednesday, Jan. II, at 30
car will toe open u the puo H. We inc>'iay, $50
t. 9 p m, and Thursday, . a. III. To p. IN AID
to D. m l. contains >dmp IS of 'hr agri-
cultural, mineral and forest products OF Can
ada, from the Ottawa River To tn Pacific
Ocean. The whole lurmluL a most interesting
eAulblt VIII hc open to the public IT the
places and during the hours aforementioned ::
Arrive Shoreham, Jan. L.. We'd, Il - p. III,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14
The Hanover, N. IL, Fire

The principal losses by the fire at Han
over. on the 4th inst, were the Dartmouth
hotel, owned by Francis Butterick of
Waltham, Mass, $50 COO; d. b, Curriers'
dwelling and barns loss 5000; Carriers
estate block, loss $1,000; II, G. Carriers
block, loss 5000, and the Tontine block,
owned by ID. b Currier and John l..
Bridgman, loss 900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

A.writer in the Chicago current declares
thai 1.-THE mating Of human beings is be
yond the science of man" Nevertheless,
it seems to be within the power of woman,
and many of the gentler sex have reduced
matchmaking to a practical art-LOWell
Citizen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14
Oh Iio !

The st. Adams Messenger says; at is
said hat the postoflice question at Mont
pelier To he settled by the appointment
of Hiram Atkins as postmaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-01-14

Get the best. DR.. Soule's Pills are the best
for all liver and bilious arrangement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
For Christmas present 60 to MERGERS.


DO not forget to go and see the Chinese
Students Company, next Saturday evening,
December TO- at the Reformed church, as
1t will afford rare opportunity to see real
Chinese people-a real Chinaman, accom-
panied by his wife, genuine small-footed
Chinese lady, and their two Chinese chill
dren. They all appear dressed in real Chi
nese costumes, sing Chinese songs, play on
Chinese musical instruments, and illustrate
Chinese wedding. There will also be a
"Curio Art Exhibition" containing grand
collection of Chinese and Japanese won-
ders, oddities, works of art, &C. 1t will
evidently be, as nearly as possible, as the
bills state, like an excursion to China. One
ticket admits to both entertainment and
exhibition. The tickets are being offered
for sale, at comparatively low price, by
the ladies conducting the enterprise. In
connection with the entertainment, the Ia
d les will provide a supper, at which, tea
made by the Chinese themselves will be
dispensed, and a Chinese napkin, as a
souvenir will be furnished to each one par
taking You may also try 10 handle chop
sticks, if you wish.
In the way of preparing for the above
novel and interesting entertainment, the
ladies who have it in charge, will begin by
serving supper on Friday evening, De-
cember o, in the study and lecture room of
the church. They will be ready to receive
guests as early as o'clock p. m, and pro-
vide them with oysters in almost any style,
together with other seasonable dishes. II
you want plate of oysters, served under
pleasant auspices, step round to the Re.
formed church on Friday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
Buy Testers Binghamton Kip
Boots. Best made.
woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, of Espy, held special prayer and
Thanksgiving service on the evening of the
24th ult, in the NJ. e. Church, conducted
by the President of the Union. She ex.
pressed In few words the object of the
W. G. T, U. Rev. Shultz, of the Evan.
gelical church, addressed the meeting in
sti ong, forcible terms, showing plainly
that he was on the side of temperance, and
hoping no man of his congregation would
be guilty Of signing license paper, hold
ing them more responsible than the liquor
seller.
Mr.. j. Cieveling agreed that God and
prayer were the proper weapons in this
warfare, but Mr.. Thos Edgar thought all
the armor must be put on, and the pow
der must be kept dry, that the ballot must
be weapon to destroy this monster, and
that Christian people must hang together,
or most assuredly their sons will hang sep.
arately.
give Cents Glass" was recited in clear
distinct tones by Miss Effie Fahringer.
Mrs. Whitmeyer, vice president of the
Lutheran Church, feelingly spoke of the
desire of every member Of the Union to be
an instrument in the band of God to save
the young and rescue those who were al
ready slaves from drunkards grave.
After singing, "No Compromise, and a
prayer, the audience reluctantly dispersed
feeling the two hours well spent, and that
there was band of earnest workers in
their midst, few IN numbers, but strong in
faith, hat by the help of God their sons
and daughters would be saved from this
serpent that is destroying one hundred
thousand every year, of the fairest and
best, all over our liquor-cursed land. How
can we boast it is the land of the free
when so many are slaves Are there
twelve reputable men out of two hundred
and sixteen voters who are willing to raise
their hands and pray the Court to grant Ii
cense to ruin our sons and daughters after
the earnest words and prayers to Heaven
of even this one night
W. G. T. u, of Espy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

Mr.. w. j. Smith, son Of Sheriff Smith,
and Miss Alice NJ. Geising,r were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Geislnger, in Fishingcreek township,
on Thursday, Dec. l, 1887, Rev. A. Houtz
officiating. They were married at noon.
Mr.. Harvey Ash and Miss Mary Geisinger,
sister Of the bride, were walters.
There were about fifty invited guests
present, from Bloomsburg, Orangeville,
Bento n, Saltwater, Pealertown and vicin-
ity, who witnessed the ceremony. Parents
and friends congratulated the young cou-
pie and wished them pleasant journey
through life. Miss Lizzie Lewis and Miss
Sarah Campbell acted as ushers..
After the minister had pronounced them
man and wife, groom, bride, guests and
all went to the dining-room to partake of
the refreshments which had been prepared
The table fairly groaned under its weight
of eatables. Every one present seemed to
eat with relish. The attendants catered
to the wants of the guests. The Prothono-
tary is very fond of applebutter. Several
of the fairer sex took slices of the wedding
cake home to dream over them.
The bride was the recipient of quite a
number of useful presents, such as queens
ware, glassware, knives and forks, spoons,
towels, napkins, table cloths, counterpanes
snd many other articles of household use.
in the evening the young men and boys
collected all the bells, tin pans, horns and
drums they could find in the neighborhood
and gave the bride and groom an old
fashioned drumming. They made some
fine music. They were rewarded for the
serenade. Mr.. Smith and wife intend
making their home at Saltwater, where he
will follow his occupation, blacksmithing.
May their welded life be as free from care
and trouble, as the sky was from clouds
on the day they were married, is the wish
Of their friends.
ONE. R.WHO-wAs-THRRR
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

An act of the Legislature and approved
June End 1881, (See pamphlet laws, page
45) requires tax collectors, township and
borough officers to mare return of seated
and unseated lands upon which no proper
ty can be found from which to make taxes
to the County Commissioners on or before
the first day of Jf nuary next, with sufii-
cient description by boundaries or other.
wise, of each separate lot or tract and
about the quantity Of the same. Those
who fail to make returns by said day will
be held for such los7. Taxes so returned
become lien against the property so re-
turned We have blanks on which these
returns are to be made and will furnish
them upon application of collectors.
Oct 2S If JOHN B. CASEY, CONS Clerk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
Ten Days I'm a Mad House.

This is very interesting book, In which
is rehearsei the experience of Miss BLY,
while in the Insane Asylum of New York
for ten days. Through the solicitation OF
the New York World Miss BLY, feisned in
sonity and entered the asylum Sept 90,
1887. The inhuman treatment OF the pa
tients by the officials as portrayed by Miss
BLY, seem almost incredulous, but when we
read statements which follow we were lead
to believe them only too true. AS a result
of Miss Bly's exposure 1000, 900 addition
al has been appropriated to carry on the
work of caring properly for the insane.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
The following dispatch appeared in the

The following dispatch appeared in the
Philadelphia Times of Tuesday:
BLooMsBURG, December 6. 5.-Owing to the
continued ill-health of Judge Elwell Presi-
dent Judge Pershing was called from
Schuylkill to-day to hold the regular sess-
ion Of court The trial list is unusually
large, and it is likely that extra sessions
will have to be held to finish the business.
Judge Ewelps indisposition is of serious
nature, and for some time past he has had
to depend on the assistance of his brethren
Of the bench in neighboring counties.
Judge Elwells friends will be pleased to
know that the above is untrue so far as his
health is conc erned. lie Is much better in
every way, and is rapidly improving, and
there is little doubt that by spring he will
be able to resume his duties on the bench
AS will appear by the court proceedings,
he presided in court all day on Monday
charged the grand Jury, delivered several
opinions, and heard motions Most of the
cases on the argument list have been dis.
posed of, or continued because they were
not ready TO be heard, and the trial list is
not unusually large, in fact would be un-
usually small If almost the entire list for
September had not been continued by the
attorneys, on account Of the inconvenience
OF the Opera House for trying cases. AS
for extra sessions, such thing has not en-
tered the mind OF any one, as there is not
the slightest occasion for them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

"Ten Nights in Bar Room" Company
commenced their weeks engagement AZ
the Windsor last night to packed house,
standing room being sold after eight
o'clock. To judge by the hearty laughter
and vigorous applause, the audience thor
oughly enjoyed the performance from be-
ginning to end. The characters OF Joe
Morgan, Sample Swicbell, Harvey Green,
and Mehitable, were all well taken, but
Little Sophie as Mary Morgan was the
fayorite. The balance Of the cast was well
taken by members of the company. Boston
Herald.
Bloomsbury Opera House Monday, Dec.
ia
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
Teachers, institute.

The next annual session of the Col. 90.
Teachers Institute will be held in the
Opera House, Bloomsbury, during the
week commencing, Monday, Dec. 20. The
following distinguished instructors and
lecturers haze been engagedi DR.. d. ].
Waller, Dr. Edward Brooks, President Of
the Philadelphia School of Oratory, Prof.
3. W Neff, Phila, Rev. J. Dewitt Miller,
Phila., Prof Alex. e. Frye, Cambridge,
Mass, Capt @. Straw, Wilkesbarre, II. H.
Ragan, Mass. Daniel Dougherty, Philadel-
phia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

give honor to whom it is due. DR..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cured
me of Brights disease and gravel. Four
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me. have recommended it to scores OF
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Kennedy, Rondout, N Y, for book how to
cure kidney, liver and blood disorders.
Mention this paper. nov95d4t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

II Is q curious fact, that out of the mill
ions OF people In Europe and America who
regularly use Ponds Extract, no one ever
hears it said that it is not good medicine,
On the contrary the people praise it con-
stantly, and say it is one of the best RENE
dies in the world for piles, catarrh, sore
throat, neuralgia and all kinds of pain, in
fsmmations and hemorrhages. Avoid i'm
itations. Examine the bottle carefully.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

The State Normal School at Bloomsbury
will begin the winter term on Tuesday JAN
Sd 1888. The Senior class is larger than
that of last year, and the equipment of the
school in all respects was never before as
good. Students are received at any time.
Many are prepared for college. Send for a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
Horses. Cattle and chickens.

For collie and grubs, for lung fever,
cough or hide-bound, | give Simmons
Liver Regulator in mash twice a day,
You can recommend it to every one having
stock as the best medicine known for the
above complaints. In using it with my
chickens, for cholera and gapes, mix it
with the dough and feed 1t to them
once day. BY this treatment have lost
none where the Regulator was given
promptly and regularly. e. 7. TAYLOR,
Agent for Grangers of Ga.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
A hne line Of hanging and stand lamps
1t MERGERS.

AT the regular meeting Of Ent Post 25O
@. A. r. on last Friday evening the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve for
the next year;
Post commander,C. P. Sloan (Reelected);
Senior vice commander, r. Stiles; Junior
vice commander, F. X Gilmore; Chaplain,
w. H. Coffman; Quartermaster, W. R.
Ringiose tReelected); Surgeon, p. s. Moy-
err Officer Of day, Isaiah Holden IRE.
elected); Officer of the Guard, John Farver;
Ordinate Sergeants, N. W. Fowler; Repre-
sentative to State Convention, G. s. Form
wald; Alternate, B. +. Hicks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

A unique calendar clock was put in the
Post Office on Wednesday through G. L.
Savage, matchmaker and jeweler. At the
base of the clock are three cylinders, which
make a quarter movement every five min
utes. Upon every quarter of the cylinder
is placed business card of some mer-
chant Thus the cards of these different
business firms, appear every five minutes.
1t is an eight day clock, and is said to be
an excellent time keeper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

The funeral of Mrs W. L. Fornwald took
place Friday morning and was very largely
attended The funeral services we're held
at the house and were conducted by Revs.
Canoe, Riddle, Yocum, and Wag-
ner. There were many beautiful floral off
erings, A large procession of sorrowing
relatives and friends followed the remains
to Rosemont cemetery, where interment
took place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

st. Nicholas headquarters are az Gil
more's toy store. 1t would be useless to
attempt to enumerate the great variety Of
things calculated to make the little folks
happy on Christmas that can be seen there.
There are six large rooms full, containing
seds carts, dolls, games, childs' furniture,
menageries, cars, rocking horses, mechani-
cal toys, dishes, tree ornaments, and
thousands of other things. The prices
are SO low that everybody can find some
thing that will please their children. Go
and examine, and you will be satisfied [3t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

Nj. N. P. Moore of Buck Horn met with
An accident Friday evening Of last week.
He was calling at Mr.. John Penman's on
Iron street, and after leaving the house, he
intended to cross over to Mr.. Matthias Ap-
pleman's. AS he was going down the steps
from Mr.. Penman's house he made mis-
step and fell to the pavement below. Mr..
Moore arose and staggered across the
street toward Mr.. Appleman's. His head
was considerably bruised.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Holloway Kelley lost an
interes ting little girl last Saturday morn
ing. About six months ago physician
was called in to treat the child for diabetes.
Every means was used for its recovery but
they failed, and gradually it grew worse
until death claimed it. She was favorite
among all who knew her. The death is a
sad blow to the parents, who have the
sympathy Of many friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

Grand opening OF holiday goods this
week at A. s. Truckenmiller's, Catawissa.
Stock larger than ever before. An elegant
line of stationer's faLcy goods, books, toys,
games, dolls, tree ornaments, confection-
cries, &c., &c. Prices very low. II you
would save money, give us a trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09

There is no drama of more power and
truthfulness than L. S. Arthur's "Ten
Nights 10 Bar Room" now being played
by Brockway, Coots and Gill's Company.
1t is brmtul of Incidents, aud holds an
audience from the rise of the curtain to
its fall in the last act. Humor, pathos and
sentiment prevail throughout the entire
piece, and elicit at once the hearty sym
pathy of the audience Brooklyn Eagle.
Bloomsbury Opera House Monday, De-
Gender 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-12-09
SALES.

DECEMBER 22.-Will be offered at public
sale, at O'Clock p. m, If not sold before
that date, farm containing about 150
acres of ground, situated in Liberty town.
ship, Montour county. For further par
ticulars see advertisement on second page.
For SALE grey mare, years old, l
brown mare, 4 years old, Bonny doom,
draft horse. WHITE, CONNER & SLOAN.
dec2tf Orangevile, Pa.
For SALE.-One colt, two years old next
Spring, one colt one year old next Spring,
iron grays, Percheron and Clyuedale
stock. Will make horses weighing 1900
to 400 lbs.
O. w. TRUMP,
Near Bowmsn's mill. Orange Twp